I have been a guest of OC on several short stays at the "Farm", on the west yard as a pretrial…read moreinmate, but all before 2010, since that was my last vacation. I wanted to detail the last time I was a resident there. I was picked up on a bench warrant that the court clerk neglected to recall the month before right as I headed to rehab at the VA Long Beach at Xmas time. A month later, the day after I transition to aftercare in Costa Mesa, I get picked up in Orange as I am checking my mail at Mary's Kitchen, I'm scooped up, and it's 3 days until court, which is my bday. I figured out what was happening when OPD went to pick up the warrant abstract at their HQ b4 taking me to the county jail. The cops also knew it was a screwup, and let me call my probation officer while getting their paperwork and I had her call my house so they wouldn't think I absconded and throw out my stuff. Thanks, Juanita Zambrano, you looked out for me! Monday, go to Central court and court tells me there was a mistake, and I go "Yeah , I know", just like I have for the last 3 days to by bunkie, the west yard guests, and the cops. I get taken back to the farm, the deputy that surfed all the time, name escapes me, had me roll it up, walked me to dress out, cashier, and brought me back to ride into the main with a work crew doing PM Kitchens, all before the sun went down on Jan 25th. The bus driver, a deputy, pulled up on Grand in Santa Ana a block from the bus and train station, let me off, gave me my property, and went on to the Main jail. The normal procedure was you got processed for release late in the evening, and if you could get a ride to come out, they would let you go or you had to wait for the night kitchen crew to head to work at 2-3 am on a bus and you got released at the Main jail. I got back to Costa Mesa in time to get supper at my sober living at 6 pm, which is the mandatory attendance activity for that place, so I didn't have to account for being out overnight. The point is this: 1. It took 3 days to get to court, which was the only way to straighten out this screwup, but the cops either felt I rated special treatment due to a govt mistake, it was my bday or both, I didn't ask and they didn't say. I did what you do in custody, which is do what you are told by the deputies, if you have a question you open your mouth and ask respectfully. I can't speak to the present configuration at the Farm, but as a mental health court program and combat vet program participant, putting those prisoners at the Farm has got to be better than the Main or at Theo Lacey.

*UPDATED JANURARY 2018* I have updated my post with more information regarding this jail/inmates…read more. Of the three main Orange County jails, Musick (aka The Farm) is the one you want to serve your sentence at. It is the jail for most non-violent criminals as it is low security. After experiencing short stints behind bars at all 3 locations, I found The Farm to be the easiest place to rest my head while involuntarily being away from home (I have only had a couple misdemeanor charges). The most relaxed guards works here, fellow inmates are easier to get along with (definitely not as much in the way of inmate "jail politics" compared to the other 2 jails), and best of all the food tends to be a bit better (still far from perfect, but at least they usually give cheese with the infamous bologna sandwiches). The place is obviously more open (hence being dubbed The Farm). Inmates are able to work within the jail/farming area to help reduce their sentence. Good behavior goes a long way here!.. Guards do counts periodically through the day, and they keep a tight schedule for inmates (early wake up, meals, rec time, work, weekend visitation, etc). As mentioned before, this is a low security location. Inmates that end up here are not normally looking to be the tough guy of the jail. Everyone comes to do their time and get out. Visitation and phone calls are big here. There are more phones accessible for inmates BUT they are not normally available to use at any time unlike the other jails. Guards let inmates out to use them (usually in the evening time, but that could change), and its a first come first serve basis for who gets a phone... Visitation happens 8am to 6pm Fridays through Monday. Be sure to check in for your visit before 5:30pm or else you wont get in. The visitation process is also more relaxed here. Instead of being behind glass, you sit across from one another at benches. You are not allowed physical contact with inmates, and will be thrown out if you violate visitation rules. Guards will go through them with you upon arrival. While I dont recommend getting locked up, this is the place to serve time if you do screw up. I tried to be thorough with my review, but always feel free to contact me with other questions and I will try my best to answer what I can (I can at least give an inside point of view of the jail, unlike many of these other reviews).

The Fountain Valley office was such a great experience. I had an appointment and completed my…read moreapplication online beforehand for a name change replacement card, and I was in and out in less than 10 minutes. The staff was very kind and helpful throughout the process, especially Mr. B! He made the experience quick, smooth, and stress-free.

Everything runs smooth as lo g as you have ur appointment. staff are excellent and good at their…read morejob.

First time here! The people were very nice and friendly, and they helped me out, which was super…read morehelpful of them. I had such an amazing experience today.

I was expecting it to take longer, but to my pleasant surprise it was super quick. I had an…read moreappointment scheduled for 10:30 on a Friday and arrived 10 minutes early. I was out by 10:50. The security guard working there was firm but kind, and she was really helpful. The woman who saw me at the window was also really helpful and efficient, and was able to answer all my questions.

Today I called the SSA in Santa Ana for some information on what to do with Medical, as, I'm…read moreturning 65yo soon. I was lucky to have spoken with an agent that was very informative. Me being a little on the slow comprehension side I really did not even know what I was actually asking for or maybe confused as this is all new to me. Well, the agent I was so lucky to speak with was the one who was able to help me out by not just her knowledge and professionalism but better yet by her kindness and her patience. I was able to understand the first steps to it by her simplifying it to me according to my capacity. Also, without making me feel any less with my cognition. Well Ms. Meka, I appreciate your help. We would be in a pleasant place if most people were as kind and as patient as you were with me. Once again, thank you! F.E.

Thank you Social Security Administration specifically the Santa Ana, California office in the…read more office building on 1st Street. I am grateful for the very simplified process to make an appointment. I love the efficiency of the entire team here, including the two absolutely stellar, sharp. approachable and very helpful armed security guards on the 5th floor. A special thank you to the very nice guard downstairs who held the main door open for me. I really appreciate Miss W's assistance with helping me get a physical & duplicate social security card plus explaining and printing out my Social Security Delayed Retirement Credits( DRC) as I am 68, have not availed of my Full Security benefits at my FRA - full retirement age and loving getting that 8 percent increase every year. I am going to keep working till 2027! The team here was efficient, to the point and solid The office was simple. The garage below has ample parking spots. Closed on Saturday and Sunday. Please check in with the guard in the lobby downstairs; he/she will guide you to the elevator to the fifth floor.

This lottery office is nice I come when I win a bigger amount they give same day checks for up to…read morea 1,000 dollars the employees are really nice it takes about 15 minutes for them to print your check .

If you ever win a little something over $599.00, this is one of the few CA state lottery offices…read moreone can go too and fill out a claim form. If it is between $599-$1000 chances are you can get a same day check. The building is very clean. There are two lines seperated by a small barrier. They require a state ID and a simple claim form. If the winning is over $1000.00 they will send the check in the mail in about 6 weeks. Wait times vary. When I went mid weeknin late afternoon there was no line. The employees were very nice Ample parking.

Everyone hates their job, which is frustrating because it affects their ability to help and provide…read morethese services to people whom are in need. Their supervisor included. Wish they had more training and therapy offered for workers !!

This place tried to run some type of scam or identity theft on me. Without my knowledge or…read morepermission, they signed me up for stupid MediCal! This caused my private insurance through covered CA to be canceled. I had to spend hours on the phone with these people to make them get out of my life. They should be investigated by the DOJ for fraud.

I have had nothing but good experiences with Irvine PD . The officers are always kind and…read moreprofessional, and genuinely seem like they want to protect and work with the community, as opposed to just acting like authoritarian enforcers. I respect these guys- which is something I would never have expected to find myself saying about any police department.!

I really appreciate Irvine police helped me so much. the officer Sophia is extremely knowledgeable…read moreand king to help me. I feel I am blessed by this police station. They are very professional and I can say anything only thank you!

There are a supervisor name Trang Thái, & her spouse Thang Duong who are unjust and demeaning to my…read morepatients. Ms. Trang Thai's officers have also told my patients that their supervisor ordered them to "deny all the n648 from Dr. Thoa." I have complained to the central USCIS offices with no response.

My experience at this civics test center was quick and easy--at least for me. I've noticed some…read morepeople were given a harder time, but that seemed to be more about them being underprepared or underqualified rather than the staff's fault. The staff overall were nice and efficient, making the process smooth. However, the front desk lady on the 2nd floor could definitely step it up a bit--she seemed a little less sharp than the rest of the team. If you come prepared and know what you're doing, it's a straightforward experience. Not much more you can ask for from a test center!

I went in today apply for health care , Chad was very helpful, anwer all my questions get us…read moremoving pretty quickly and help me to find the right person . I definitely recommend it, it's a very nice facility !! Kindly regards Katy

Unless absolutely necessary, avoid this location if possible. Usually professional, but…read more contentious and condesending. Interesting atmosphere in the morning, afternoon time is a little crazy because of the crazies working that clearly just want to go home. Workers will get nasty if your in a bad mood because of their repeated mistakes so be careful not to show any frustration because they try to kick you out. so be careful not to show any frustration because they try to kick you out. They too like wasting your time and money Hopefully you get to see my "goin to court" shirt when I'm in for a visit. The dog and pony show lead by detective Song is coming again in October. D-bag takes all the keys to everything I own while I'm in the middle of fraud & Identity theft forcing me to the street along with these yahoo's and the horribly unresourcefull healthcare agency of Orange Country. Please check out the website and thanks for making me wait two hours for a 20 minute task today! Ya know I love taking videos!

I'm so glad this Clerk Recorder Department is close to where I live. Normally going to get…read morepaperwork at government agencies takes a long time with long waits but this location was so easy and efficient. I needed to get birth certificate for my son. I filled out a form online first and when I showed up I checked in via a kiosk and was in and out of the place in 5 min! There is plenty of free parking as well. The building is also pretty, I saw people taking pics outside after they got their marriage certificate.

We recently held our ceremony at Laguna Hills Civic Center, and overall, it was a really positive…read moreexperience--especially for couples looking for something simple, affordable, and still beautiful. One of the biggest advantages was how easy the appointment process was. Having a scheduled time made everything feel smooth and efficient. The clerk who assisted us was friendly, helpful, and made the experience feel welcoming rather than transactional. The setting itself was a pleasant surprise--the scenery created an atmosphere that felt much more elevated than expected and made the moment feel like a much larger wedding. It also provided a great backdrop for photos, which was important to us. All of the necessary information was clearly outlined on the website ahead of time, which made planning straightforward and stress-free. And from a value standpoint, it's hard to beat--it truly felt like a $20,000 wedding experience for just $89. Everything was organized well, which helped the day run seamlessly. There were a couple of minor drawbacks. It can get crowded, especially with multiple parties scheduled around similar times. While the website notes a maximum of 20 guests, it's possible to have more if you're outside--but that can make the space feel tight and limit photo opportunities. Overall, it's a beautiful, efficient, and cost-effective option that still delivers a memorable experience. A great choice for couples looking for something intimate without sacrificing the feeling of a special occasion.